1. Our Sourcing Model
Summer Springs uses a depot-based model to balance quality, sustainability, and transport efficiency.
Depot → Source Mapping
Depot |
Region Served |
Spring Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dubbo | Central West & Far West NSW | Riverina NSW |
| Tamworth | Gunnedah, Quirindi, Tamworth & surrounds | Central Coast Hinterland |
| Armidale | Uralla to Tenterfield; Armidale to Glen Innes | Dorrigo, Northern NSW |
Our service areas are available on our delivery areas page.
2. Treatment & Disinfection
Standard Steps
- Sediment filtration
- Microfiltration
- UV disinfection
Disinfection by Source
| Source | Method |
|---|---|
| Big Springs (Riverina) | Electrolytic silver ion process |
| Mangrove Mountain / Dorrigo | Ozone disinfection |
3. What’s Not In Our Water
We do not add:
- Chlorine
- Fluoride
- Sugars or sweeteners
- Flavours or colours
- Preservatives
Note: Some lab reports may show trace readings for chlorine-related compounds. These are typically naturally occurring, much like fluoride or sodium in spring water - not a result of chlorine being added. Summer Springs does not add chlorine or fluoride as part of our process.
4. Independent Testing & PFAS Results
Water is tested at source, post-treatment, and in final bottles and pleasingly, does not detect PFAS in the water at any stage. The results shown are the lowest possible detection of the independent laboratory.
PFAS Results (µg/L)
| Compound | Result |
|---|---|
| PFOA | <0.0005 |
| PFOS | <0.0002 |
| Other PFAS (PFBA, PFHxA, PFDA, etc.) | < reporting limit |
Pesticides / Herbicides
| Compound | Result |
|---|---|
| Thiodicarb | <0.001 mg/L |
| Triadimefon | <0.001 mg/L |
| Vamidothion | <0.001 mg/L |
| Diquat | <0.1 µg/L |
“<” means the compound was not detected above the lab’s measurable threshold.
5. Central Coast Spring Profile
This spring serves our Tamworth depot and has a naturally soft mineral profile.
Typical Mineral Composition (mg/L)
| Mineral | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 5.5 |
| TDS | 56 ppm |
| Magnesium | 1.2 |
| Calcium | 3.3 |
| Sodium | 4.6 |
| Chloride | 4.5 |
Operations are verified under a HACCP-certified system for food safety and traceability.
6. Bottling & Hygiene
- Bottles are cleaned using hot wash, detergent, sanitiser and rinse cycles
- Filled on automated Steelhead lines with minimal human contact
- 15 L bottles are reused for many cycles in a closed loop system, reducing plastic waste
7. Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Summer Springs water chlorinated?
- No. We use non-chlorine methods like UV, silver or ozone.
- Is fluoride added?
- No. Our water is not fluoridated.
- Is this real spring water?
- Yes. We collect directly from natural spring sites in Regional NSW.
- Is PFAS tested?
- Yes. Water is independently tested with results below reporting limits.
- Can I access test reports?
- Summary data is available on our product pages here.
